ContiTech in link-up for 'global IT transformation'

Hannover, Germany – ContiTech AG has signed a six-year agreement with US-based technology service provider DXC Technology to “transform its global IT applications”.

DXC will deliver “transformational” SAP S/4HANA services to “build the digital backbone” for ContiTech business systems covering 172 locations in 40 countries, the digital technology company said 2 Feb.

According to DXC, ContiTech today runs its operations on "more than a dozen” different legacy SAP systems.

Through the agreement, DXC will enable ContiTech to implement a “single, integrated SAP S/4HANA platform” for its global business.

As a result, it said, ContiTech will transform processes across manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, finance and procurement.

Furthermore, the German rubber and industrial systems supplier will generate companywide data insight.

“ContiTech will benefit from new levels of process standardisation and optimisation,” said DXC, noting that the system will help the company “manage increasing complexity while driving down costs.”

ContiTech develops, manufactures and markets multi-material, smart industrial and service solutions for various sectors, including mining, railway engineering, and automotive.

"We turned to DXC to provide a strong, reliable IT platform for the next chapter of our business growth," said Matthias Reinsberg, executive VP and chief financial officer at ContiTech.

"With 40,000 employees in about 40 countries globally, it's essential for us to have rapid access to real-time data to enable informed decision-making,” he added.

Conti's move to transform its IT processes coincide's with the company's recent decision to realign business structure to increase its focus on cutomers and markets.